The Mummy (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, The Mummy is a horror film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 88 minutes. “Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.
Who’s in it. The Mummy stars Peter Cushing as John Banning, Christopher Lee as Kharis, the Mummy, Yvonne Furneaux as Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka and Eddie Byrne as Inspector Mulrooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Mummy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mummy (1959)?
- In US, The Mummy is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mummy worth watching?
- The Mummy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy?
- The Mummy stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Eddie Byrne and Felix Aylmer.
- When was The Mummy released?
- The Mummy was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.